Midland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 27,842 students in Midland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Midland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Midland Independent School District, which is ranked #737 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
66 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
672 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
18,345 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
53%
# Black Students
1,904 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
6,180 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
22%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
638 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,096
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,162
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,322
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,247
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,190
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,148
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,039
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,064
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,062
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,062
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,296
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,062
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,651
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,441
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,672 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,713 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Midland Independent School District?
Midland Independent School District manages 40 public schools serving 27,842 students.
What is the rank of Midland Independent School District?
Midland Independent School District is ranked #737 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midland Independent School District?
66% of Midland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midland Independent School District?
Midland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Midland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,713 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 40 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 27,842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
